White Coat Ceremony • College oƒ Medicine • Class of 2024

The first of many milestones in your journey to becoming a physician.

WHITE COAT C E R E M O N Y

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WHITE COAT CEREMONY • CLASS OF 2024 WELCOME John T. Langell, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. President NATIONAL ANTHEM

Timothy M.R. Culver Professor of Music, Voice Hugh A. Glauser School of Music Kent State University

DEAN’S REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DEAN’S LEADERSHIP AWARD

Elisabeth H. Young, M.D. (’85), FACP Vice President for Health Affairs Dean, College of Medicine Professor of Internal Medicine

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

Joann K. Hayes Manager for Curriculum Initiatives, College of Medicine

June Yun, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences

Carmen Javier (’21) Fourth-Year Medicine Student

Doug E. Moses, M.D. (’95), FAAP Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, College of Medicine Clinical Course Director, Principles of Medical Science Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

PRESENTATION OF STUDENT WHITE COATS OATH OF PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT

Eugene M. Mowad, M.D. Vice Dean, College of Medicine Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

M2 Student Coaters

CLOSING REMARKS

Eugene M. Mowad, M.D.

WHITE COAT CEREMONY • CLASS OF 2024 Congratulations to our faculty gonfolonians and student coaters, who have been selected to represent the College of Medicine based on their leadership and commitment to the University.

FACULTY GONFOLONIANS

Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D. Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences Clinical Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Jesse Young, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology

M2 STUDENT COATERS

Ali Arif (’23)

Sanjay Jinka (’23)

Negin Khosravi (’23)

Rachel Krevh (’23)

Matt Kubina (’23)

Ali Syed (’23)

C O L L E G E oƒ M E D I C I N E • C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4 Amy Adik Westerville, Ohio

Abigail Beaver Louisville, Ohio

Zachary Coker Haleiwa, Hawaii

Labeeb Ahmad North Canton, Ohio

Danny Belmona North Tonawanda, New York

Maria Colvis Stow, Ohio

Victor Akinditan Akron, Ohio

Matthew Bennett Diamond, Ohio

Shane Conway Canfield, Ohio

Andrew Alejo Woodbury, New York

Raman Bhambra Twinsburg, Ohio

Madison Cox Millersburg, Ohio

Tiffany Aliberti Canfield, Ohio

Gurpreet Bharmota Cleveland, Ohio

Carmelle Cuizon Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Deepasri Ananth Mason, Ohio

Christian Bittner Richmond, Michigan

Mark D’Agosta Aurora, Colorado

Payton Andronikidis Chesterfield, Michigan

Tyler Bontrager Middlefield, Ohio

Alice Dalo Belmont, California

Benjamin Arnold Tiffin, Ohio

Nikolas Brzezinski Denver, Colorado

Kyra Deep Powell, Ohio

Omer Ashruf Solon, Ohio

Andrea Cervantes Anaheim, California

Kunal Deolankar Morganville, New Jersey

Besher Assi Bedford, Massachussets

Meghana Chalasani Saint Marys, Ohio

Shreya Dey Mason, Ohio

Vardhan Avasarala Mason, Ohio

Leah Choban Westlake, Ohio

Kerry Dombroski Salem, Ohio

Faizan Azim Gainesville, Virginia

Kailey Christman Marshallville, Ohio

Abby Dryden Dover, Ohio

Alyssa Basdavanos Honolulu, Hawaii

Page Cimino Mentor, Ohio

Cheyenne Dryer Medina, Ohio

Riley Bastian Sigurd, Utah

Sean Clark Oakland, California

Michael Dube Livonia, Michigan

C O L L E G E oƒ M E D I C I N E • C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4 Christopher Economus Poland, Ohio

Sarah Godel Matthews, North Carolina

Erin Kaminski Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Daniel Eid Perrysburg, Ohio

Laine Goff Canton, Ohio

Diana Kazimierski Des Plaines, Illinois

Scott Everett Garrettsville, Ohio

Christen Grant Lynn Haven, Florida

Parker Kelly Twinsburg, Ohio

Tianhui Fan Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

Michael Grasso Minford, Ohio

Yusuf Khalil Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Imad Haq Dayton, Ohio

Parker Kim New Albany, Ohio

Sandra Haswani Yaborud, Syria

Su Kim Los Angeles, California

Dennis Head Mansfield, Ohio

Christina Koehler Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Vincent Hensperger Lowellville, Ohio

Vijay Konka Placentia, California

Fearon Himes Navarre, Ohio

Peter Koulianos Poland, Ohio

Savanna Hoyt Deerfield Beach, Florida

Nino Kovaljesko Akron, Ohio

Fred Hutson Canton, Ohio

Nicholas Krasnoschlik Independence, Ohio

Noella Ibekwe Missouri City, Texas

Samuel Kulifay Poland, Ohio

Calvin Jackson Steubenville, Ohio

Christina Labib Vermilion, Ohio

Oroshay Kaiwan Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Anthony Lattanzio Poland, Ohio

Ross Ferrise Sharon Center, Ohio Bryce Fetterman Olmsted Falls, Ohio Natasha Flesher Suffield, Ohio Brian Foresi Gahanna, Ohio Megan Fritz Massillon, Ohio Christian Galayda Uniontown, Ohio Logan Galbraith Millersburg, Ohio Ty Gallogly Port Clinton, Ohio Natalie Ganios North Canton, Ohio Thomas Gezella Saint Louis, Missouri

C O L L E G E oƒ M E D I C I N E • C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4 Sharon Lee Springfield, Missouri

Emily Marsico Girard, Ohio

Rachel Nguyen Lahaina, Hawaii

Jason Lee Warren, Ohio

Anna Martin Bexley, Ohio

James Nguyen San Jose, California

Warren Lee Sylvania, Ohio

Jonathon McCann North Jackson, Ohio

Zara Angela Orozco Corona, California

Kristen Lentz Fairfield, Ohio

Joshua Merai Bellerose, New York

Diamanta Panford London, United Kingdom/ Bolingbrook, Illinois

Nicholas Lesh Independence, Ohio

Madelynn Metz Doylestown, Ohio

Robert Long Canfield, Ohio

Allison Miedl Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Vi-Trinh Luu Youngstown, Ohio

Megha Mokkapati Cincinnati, Ohio

Alexis Lynch Laguna Niguel, California

Rommel Morales Skokie, Illinois

Michaela Macko Wadsworth, Ohio

Athulya Murali Cincinnati, Ohio

Maham Mahmood Queens Village, New York

Ali Murra Kitchener, ON, Canada

Carl Makkar Austintown, Ohio

Nadet Najjar North Olmsted, Ohio

Alekhya Mannava Mason, Ohio

Abhishek Nandra Mason, Ohio

Adam Mansour Columbus, Ohio

Monther Nassar Warren, Ohio

Shabnam Mansur Apple Valley, Minnesota

Rachel Neuerer Mount Vernon, Ohio

Anthony Paolucci Rootstown, Ohio Rahi Patel Troy, Michigan Elaine Patel Columbia, Tennessee Ayushi Patel Strongsville, Ohio Karina Pedersen Wadsworth, Ohio Karen Pham Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Vincent Pham Irvine, California Nicole Price York, Pennsylvania Manal Qureshi Highland Heights, Ohio Nandhini Ravichandran Chesterfield, New Jersey

C O L L E G E oƒ M E D I C I N E • C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4 Momin Rehman Lombard, Illinois

Collin Sullinger North Ridgeville, Ohio

Kenneth Wong San Francisco, California

Rahman Riaz North Royalton, Ohio

Alex Suyunov Queens, New York

Alexander Wu Solon, Ohio

Brittany Ring Beloit, Ohio

Amanda Tam Chicago, Illinois

Taylor Yamamoto Honolulu, Hawaii

Christopher Roscoe Brilliant, Ohio

Mitchell Thompson Hinckley, Ohio

Shivani Yerigeri Copley, Ohio

Emily Ruckman Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Thomas To Wickliffe, Ohio

Brady Young Kennesaw, Georgia

Alexandra Russell New Concord, Ohio

Phuong Tran Sacramento, California

Abdel Rahem Yusuf Youngstown, Ohio

Jad Saleh Canfield, Ohio

Daniel Trouten St. Clairsville, Ohio

Maida Zia Staten Island, New York

Patty Sanchez Montejo Sanchi Spiritus, Cuba

Gina Tubo North Canton, Ohio

Zanib Zulfiqar West Chester, Ohio

Mazen Sarwar West Bloomfield, Michigan

Jacob Wagner Ravenna, Ohio

Maya Schnall Fayetteville, New York

Roshni Wani Xenia, Ohio

Richa Sheth Columbus, Ohio

Michaela Ward Evansville, Indiana

Elizabeth Slabinski Uniontown, Ohio

Alexa Wawrzyniak Erie, Pennsylvania

Saiaravind Sompalle Mayfield, Ohio

Teresa Whetstone Barberton, Ohio

Neha Srinivasan West Chester, Ohio

Tara Winebold Struthers, Ohio

WHITE COAT SPONSORS* Ravi Adik

Dinah M. Fedyna, M.D. (’82)

Trent D. Albright, M.D. (’07)

Harriet J. Feick, M.D. (’85)

Dr. Luis E. Alejo

Robert A. Fenstermaker, M.D. (’81)

Elizabeth Anderson Parks, M.D. (’90)

Melissa V. Ferrara, M.D. (’02)

Dr. Jennifer W. Baccon

James M. Fretwell, M.D. (’94)

Dr. Anthony Bacevice

Dr. William & Mrs. Barbara Gardner

John A. Bastulli, M.D. (’83)

Emily M. George, M.D. (’13)

Dr. Carmen Basug

Lauren Giammar, M.D. (’92)

Dr. Douglas Beach

Doreen C. Griswold, M.D. (’98)

Paul Bishop

Alpana A. Grover, M.D. (’94)

Beverly S. Bogen

Aaron J. Hanesworth, M.D. (’94)

Pami Bogen

Judge Jerry Hayes & Mrs. Joann Hayes

Brooks E. Bolyard, M.D. (’95) & Jennifer L. Bolyard, M.D. (’94)

Mark T. Herbert, M.D. (’85) & Mrs. Karen Herbert

Drs. Seth & Carina Brownlee

Jeffery E. Hess, M.D. (’91)

Stephen D. Campbell, M.D. (’90)

& Lori K. Hess, M.D. (’91)

Michael P. Carpathios, M.D. (’93)

Girish K. Hiremath, M.D. (’02)

Sharlene Chesnes

Dr. Walter E. Horton & Dr. Sara Carlson

Dr. John & Mrs. Lisa Chiang

Janine L. Janowicz, M.D. (’86)

Dr. Norman & Mrs. Jean Christopher

Dr. Richard J. Kasmer & Dr. Lisa Hoisington

Rebecca S. Clark, M.D. (’90) Albert J. Cook II, M.D. (’90) John P. Crow, M.D. (’85) Elliot B. Davidson, M.D. (’82) Nida F. Degesys, M.D. (’13) Dr. Robert & Mrs. Debra DeMarco Ronald Edwards James V. Falk, M.D. (’12)

Dr. Chander & Mrs. Karen Kohli Amy J. Koler, M.D. (’94) David & Terrie Konik Anthony P. Koulianos, M.D. (’93) & Mrs. Lauren D. Koulianos Ken Kozawa, M.D. (’88) John Langell, M.D. & Sara Whittingham, M.D.

WHITE COAT SPONSORS* The Lapasia Family

Drs. Nathaniel Russell & Alecia Russell

Theresa A. Lash-Ritter, M.D. (’02)

Carole A. Savan, M.D. (’81)

Dr. Robert & Mrs. Milotka Liebelt

Dr. Steven P. Schmidt & Mr. Rick Krochka

Dr. Kristen L. Longstreth Frederick P. Marquinez, M.D. (’85) Jeffrey A. Marsh, M.D. (’88) Emily A. McCort, M.D. (’90) Bradley A. McKenney, M.D. (’84) & Mrs. Renee McKenney Elizabeth R. Menefee, M.D. (’10) Chadwick D. Miller, M.D. (’00) & Lisa Miller, M.D. (’00) Jeffrey Monteith, M.D. (’06) & Kimberly Sanchez Monteith, M.D. (’07) Mark A. Mosley Eugene Mowad, M.D. Andrew M. Moyer Michelle Mulhern William Nemeth Keith Novak, M.D. (’95) & Susan M. Hong, M.D. (’95) Regan V. O’Brien, M.D. (’15)

Bruce & Carol Sherman Julius A. Silvidi, M.D. (’81) Mark S. Slabinski, M.D. (’92) & Carmencita B. Slabinski, M.D. (’92) Dr. Michael L. Spector & Mrs. Kathryn Spector David M. Sperling, M.D. (’85) & Pamela J. Hruby, M.D. (’85) Kim L. Stearns, M.D. (’85) Nicholas & Judith Sucic W. David Thomas, M.D. (’92) Rick & Karen Thompson Paul Watanakunakorn, M.D. (’98) & Mrs. Amanda N. Watanakunakorn Michael F. Weaver, M.D. (’93) Dr. Jay C. Williamson Charles J. Wu, M.D. (’92) & Annette Kyprianou, M.D. (’92)

Ian Oppenheim & Marta Williger

Elisabeth H. Young, M.D. (’85) & Thomas S. Boniface, M.D. (’83)

Soumya L. Pandalai, M.D. (’05)

Dr. Adel S. Zaraa

Mehool A. Patel, M.D. (’98) Robert A. Poling, M.D. (’94) Louis J. Rivello, Jr., M.D. (’83) Sam & Judy Roth

This list includes all sponsors who donated prior to July 14, 2020.

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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES Doug E. Moses, M.D. (’95), FAAP Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, College of Medicine Clinical Course Director, Principles of Medical Science Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Douglas E. Moses, M.D., FAAP serves as the associate dean for admissions and student affairs in the NEOMED College of Medicine. He is a 1995 graduate of NEOMED and serves on the NEOMED Alumni Board of Directors.

Dr. Moses also shares co-course director roles with June Yun, M.D., in the Principles of Medical Science Courses.

Dr. Moses completed his pediatrics training at Tod Children’s Hospital, currently is a clinical professor of pediatrics and practices pediatric hospital medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital. Dr. Moses lives in Tallmadge, Ohio, with his wife Denise and three children.

Joann K. Hayes Manager for Curriculum Initiatives, College of Medicine Joann K. Hayes, manager for curriculum initiatives at NEOMED, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She and twin sister Jane are two of six children born to the Mariano family.

Joann worked at the University of Pittsburgh and Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, prior to moving to Kent, Ohio. She majored in finance at Kent State University and joined the medical education staff at NEOMED, then NEOUCOM, in 1980.

Joann is a founding member of The Portage Community Foundation and an Emeritus Trustee of the foundation board. She is a member of the thoroughbred racing industry and is actively involved in breeding and racing thoroughbred horses and in thoroughbred adoption programs. Joann is married to retired Common Pleas Court Judge Jerry Hayes. Her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Kristen Clark, are the parents of her two wonderful grandchildren, Mia and Ryan.

Joann’s very special interests include honoring those who served our country through Wreaths Across America.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DEAN’S AWARD RECIPIENTS 2012 ........................................................................................... Elisabeth H. Young, M.D. (’85) 2013 .......................................................................................................... Anthony Costa, M.D. 2014 ................................................................................................. Joseph Zarconi, M.D. (’81) 2015 .............................................................................................................. Delese Wear, Ph.D.

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES Carmen Javier (’21) Fourth-Year Medicine Student Before pursuing medical school, Carmen Javier committed to a year of service with the AmeriCorps program as a Volunteer Services Coordinator for Venice Family Clinic (VFC), a federally qualified health center in West Los Angeles. It was here where Carmen’s dream to pursue urban primary care with a focus on addressing health inequities was reaffirmed as she remained with VFC a second year as a care services coordinator.

Carmen’s genuine drive is not only a product of her humble roots in the urban outskirts of Mexico City, but also due to her broader perspective of service work in her urban community both in Los Angeles and Cleveland. During her time at NEOMED, she has inspired a movement to diversify the campus experience through initiatives such as founding the Latino Medical Student Association chapter, organizing and bringing back the NEOMED Multicultural Festival, and expanding opportunities for underrepresented minority students through her service in NEOMED’s Diversity Council and LCME Student Impact Committee.

Carmen’s leadership expands beyond NEOMED as she currently serves her second consecutive year on the student-run board of the Latino Medical Student Association in the Midwest. Her personal commitment to underserved communities has been recognized in prestigious awards such as the NEOMED Community Builder Award and the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship.

June Yun, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Integrative Medical Sciences June Yun, Ph.D., is an associate professor of integrative medical sciences. Dr. Yun grew up in Northeast Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University and received her Ph.D. from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health.

Her current research interests include the study of cardiac signaling pathways involved in heart failure. She teaches medical pharmacology in the College of Medicine.

PREVIOUS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE DEAN’S AWARD RECIPIENTS 2016 ................................................................................................... Jeffrey J. Wenstrup, Ph.D. 2017 ................................................................................................... Eugene M. Mowad, M.D. 2018 ............................................................................................. John M. Boltri, M.D., FAAFR 2019 ...................................................................................... Titus Sheers, M.D., M.B.A, FACP

OATH OF PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT I do solemnly swear by whatever I hold most sacred, that I will be loyal to the profession of medicine and just and generous to its members.

That I will lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor.

That into whatsoever home I shall enter it shall be for the good of the sick and the well to the utmost of my power and that I will hold myself aloof from wrong and from corruption and from the tempting of others to vice.

That I will exercise my art solely for the cure of my patients and the prevention of disease and will give no drugs and perform no operation for a criminal purpose, and far less suggest such a thing.

That whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of men which is not fitting to be spoken, I will keep inviolably secret.

These things I do promise and in proportion as I am faithful to this oath, may happiness and good repute be ever mine, the opposite if I shall be forsworn.